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OV05 WSO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,500 mi
Last recorded21,500 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 WSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 21,500 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 20,185 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 18,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 18,423 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 18,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 18,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 18,114 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 18,052 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 18,050 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 15,383 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers poor in operation

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 13,281 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 11,695 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 9,998 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 9,515 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 8,762 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 7,925 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

centre brake light not working

Pass 28 Jun 2011 6,723 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 6,017 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 5,638 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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OV05 WSO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV05 WSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV05 WSO registered?

OV05 WSO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is OV05 WSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 WSO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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